Cubase 15: Creating melodies with the Melodic Sequencer

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Demo summary

A demonstration of the new Melodic Sequencer in Cubase 15, showing how to draw in melodies, use the variation knob for randomization, and adjust density.

Step-by-step

Open the Melodic Sequencer in Cubase 15
Set the desired musical key for the sequence
Select between Mono or Poly mode
Adjust the Range to define where notes occur within the melodic scale
Draw in your melody or chord progression
Use the Variation knob to generate random variations
Adjust the Density to control the frequency of notes

Options

Generate steps using randomization or shapes
Apply legato to notes
Adjust the resolution
Add variation to entire chords or single note melodies

Watch out for

You must pop in your key before generating to ensure it stays within the melodic scale

Tips

Use the melodic sequencer to write melodies you might not think of off the top of your head
Experiment with the variation knob to quickly create different versions of a melody

Highlights

“it is really, really easy to do so in this”

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